In 2026, the City of St. Catharines marks its 150th anniversary of incorporation (May 1, 1876), celebrating its evolution from a 19th-century industrial, canal-side settlement into a modern, rapidly growing, and diversified municipality. 

Join Kathleen Powell, Supervisor of Historical Services and Curator at the St. Catharines Museum, to learn more about St. Catharines' beginnings. 

Celebrate the creativity of Welland’s young artists at our upcoming exhibit opening on Thursday, May 7 from 4:00–7:00 pm. Featuring inspiring work from students across Welland District School Board of Niagara schools, this vibrant showcase highlights the imagination, talent, and unique perspectives of the next generation. Join us for an afternoon of art, community, and light refreshments.

Learn how to lawn bowl and enjoy a morning out at the club. 

Join us for Community Safety Day at the Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free family-friendly fun including inflatables, face painting, and balloon twisting. Meet your favourite first responders, explore fleet vehicles up close, and learn more about the people and services that help keep our community safe.